We had a fantastic time running the #climatemigration workshop at the National Conference!
Thank you so much to everyone who attended and for so many interesting discussions!
Stop the bus - applications are open again!
We're looking for more enthusastic people to join our team this #newyear!
Whether you've been involved in activism or not we have a place for everyone - application here: https://t.co/Ep6swt4SoO
#ClimateEmergency
Introducing our workshop at the @wearesfgh conference next weekend!
We'll be exploring climate migration, the solutions and how we can engage as students!
We'll be speaking at the Cardiff conference 'Refugees Welcome Here' running a session on climate migration!
For an absolute bargain of £13, you can join us for a weekend exploring refugee health, with breakfast and lunch included!
Tickets here: https://t.co/1qDct8I0wE
“In Africa we are already seeing the devastating effects of climate change on people’s health” says Bob Mash, editor of @PHCFM_Journal and co-author of an editorial demanding climate justice for Africa, published today by 259 journals. #HealthyClimate https://t.co/NXkgr3N1RO
The international community must implement “their year on end commitments to reducing global emissions", says @pauloyounga, co-author of an editorial demanding climate justice for Africa, published today by 259 journals. #HealthyClimate https://t.co/NXkgr3N1RO
“Action must [...] begin where it is hurting most, in Africa. Failure to act will make the crisis everyone’s problem very soon.” says @LukoyeAtwoli, co-author of an editorial on climate and health, published today by 259 journals. #HealthyClimate https://t.co/NXkgr3uSDG
As world leaders prepare to meet at #COP27, over 250 health journals from across the world have simultaneously published an editorial calling for climate justice for Africa and other vulnerable countries. #HealthyClimate
https://t.co/NXkgr3N1RO
“the suffering of frontline nations, including those in Africa, [must] be the core consideration at COP27: in an interconnected world [...] environmental shocks” create “instability that has severe consequences for
all nations.” Read more: https://t.co/NXkgr3N1RO
Climate JOY is real and so powerful!
Hear our leads Mej and @ob_lizzie speaking more about this (and custard creams) in the episode below, alongside the lovely @marinadpol!
Thanks for having us @JournalSpotting!
#climatechange#ClimateEmergency
What did you do in #MedSchool?
😴🏨📖🍺😴?
Hear what Climate Activist #medstudents have been up to:
Changing Curriculum
International Collaborating
Fighting Climate Change
Finding #climatejoy!
@marinadpol
@wearesfgh
@ob_lizzie
@SfGH_climate
Find YOUR role:
https://t.co/kdqT3wVaZf
🌍 We need a rapid investment in real green technologies.
🕛 We are running out of precious time. We've wasted years.
☀️🌊Solar, wind, geothermal & water all proven ways of creating the power we need.
📜All we need is Govts globally to regulate & unlock green energy potential
Two steps forward, one step back: the @wellcometrust finally divests from oil 🥳 but claims it’s nothing to do with pressure from campaigners like @Medact and @guardian and praises the oil companies on climate. 🤦🏻♀️ What a missed opportunity to show genuine leadership.
Welcome news from the Wellcome Trust - though for some reason they don't want anyone to know they've U-turned and are divesting from fossil fuels after nearly a decade of pressure.
Congrats to @Health4GND@350@fossilfreeLDN@UKDivest and everyone who's kept up the fight!
In recent years, the UK health community has shown remarkable courage on climate change with unions and royal colleges refusing to continue investing in fossil fuels. Not a single penny!
It’s time for Wellcome to follow their example. Health justice MEANS climate justice.
To show true leadership on the climate crisis, Wellcome must commit to FULL divestment.
It is morally unjustifiable for such a big and influential health institution to be profiting from ecological destruction, no matter the amount of money involved.
This is HUGE news!
After years of pressure, the Wellcome Trust will finally stop investing in big fossil fuel companies like BP, Shell, BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto.
BUT, the story is sadly not over… 👇
https://t.co/7CrC16AZxk
Good news this morning. After years of resisting demands from climate activists, @wellcometrust FINALLY moves to divest from harmful fossil fuel companies.
Well done to everyone who has pushed for this, even if they say it is “market driven” 🙄 Today we celebrate 🎉